WPIX is looking for a Sports Executive Producer who will lead the editorial, operational, and creative direction of the station's sports coverage and sports‑branded programming, including our late‑night sports show....KEY RESPONSIBLITIES:
Strategic Leadership & Content Direction
• Define and articulate a clear content strategy for sports coverage and signature programming, ensuring alignment with newsroom, and station priorities.
• Lead the creative direction of the late‑night sports show, New York Nightcap, ensuring the format reflects a modern, culturally relevant, audience‑centric approach.
• Provide consistent editorial direction and coach the team on executing the show's mission across platforms.
• Develop and execute a streaming/CTV content plan.
• Develop and maintain forward‑looking editorial calendars, major event plans, and sponsorship‑ready segments.
• Provide strong, steady leadership that sets expectations, establishes accountability, and empowers staff.
• Develop and mentor producers, anchors, and reporters, fostering growth, creativity, and editorial excellence.
• Drive continuous improvement, regularly auditing shows for quality, tone, pacing, creativity, and alignment with ...Cross‑Functional Collaboration
• Partner closely with News, Sales, Creative/Marketing, and Digital/CTV teams on sponsorships, branded segments, repurposed content, and special programming.
• Work with other Nexstar stations across New York for programming produced by PIX11 and distributed across the group.
• Proactively communicate plans, changes, and needs to stakeholders with clarity and professionalism.
• Ensure smooth handoff of deliverables, transparent deadlines, and strong cross‑team alignment....DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:
• Proven track record of operational excellence, including scheduling, long‑term planning, and assignment management.
• Demonstrated ability to clearly articulate and execute a show mission or brand vision.
• Strong delegation and organizational skills; ability to balance multiple priorities in a deadline‑driven newsroom.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to lead with professionalism, clarity, and composure.
• Experience collaborating with Sales, Creative, and Digital teams on integrated content and sponsorship deliverables.
• Strong editorial judgment, news sense, and awareness of current sports and pop‑culture trends.